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  1. couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle
    couple in kitchen with Tracey making bread.
    Tracey standing outside the front entrance of her home holding homemade soda bread
    Tracey standing at the porch entrance of her Farmhouse Kitchen
    A group enjoying fresh baked goods and tea around the table
    An image of a large group of people sat around a long table enjoying homemade treat
    An image of two gentlemen learning the art of baking
    A group of all ages poses with their homemade baked goods outside on a sunny day
    A group of four ladies pose for the photo whilst making soda bread
    A couple pose with their freshly made soda bread
    A lady and young girl pose beside their soda bread baking on the griddle

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join me in my Farmhouse kitchen on the shores of Strangford Lough. You will be warmly welcomed to my home where my homemade buttermilk soda bannock awaits with some local brew tea or coffee. Then - aprons on and you will make a variety of…

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2023to31 May 2024Open 08:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £55.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Dogs Welcome Inside

    Facilities

    Provider Preferences

    • Free (parking charges may apply)

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • Off site parking
    • On site parking

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Ramp to main entrance

    Facilities

    Leisure Facilities

    • Wifi

    Establishment Features

    • Wi-fi available
  2. Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    A child jumping up into the air whilst holding a poster board of an illustration by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Painting outside with a canvas on an easel using Quentin Blakes illustration as inspiration, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Two children holding poster boards of illustrations by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    A child jumping up into the air whilst holding a poster board of an illustration by Quentin Blake, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    Painting outside with a canvas on an easel using Quentin Blakes illustration as inspiration, in the grounds of WWT Castle Espie
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake
    An illustration by Quentin Blake

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9187 4146

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Exhibition

    Reimagine the wonder of wetlands and nature through the eyes of the UK's best loved illustrator.

    Dates

    From:
    19 May 2023to3 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Price

    Price £5.35 to £9.70 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  3. Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park
    Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 6 Valentine Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Environmental Storyteller Janice Witherspoon will host two family storytelling events throughout Bangor's Castle Park and Walled Garden to celebrate Love Parks Week (28 July to 6 August).

    Dates

    From:
    1 Aug 2023Open 12:00 - 13:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  4. a photograph of 2 silver bangles with leaves and acorns
    a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Exterior of the Cultra Inn set amongst the leafy grounds of the Culloden Hotel
    Front exterior of Cultra Inn
    a photograph of 2 silver bangles with leaves and acorns
    a photo of a selection of silver rings on a table
    Two ladies with small torches melting down some gold in contemporary studio
    One lady hammering a ring on a ring mandrel, being supervised by a goldsmith with her googles on.  both ladies smiling and looking like they are havin
    Guests get involved with each stage during an NI Silver workshop
    Exterior of the Cultra Inn set amongst the leafy grounds of the Culloden Hotel
    Front exterior of Cultra Inn

    Holywood

    Address

    NI Silver Workshop - Holywood Hills, Cultra Inn at the Culloden Hotel and Spa, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EX

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A luxurious day out making fabulous memories, with a lovely personal piece of silver to take home.

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £150.00 Per Ticket
  5. Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park
    Walled Garden
    Janice Witherspoon
    Castle Park

    Bangor

    Address

    Bangor Castle Walled Garden, 6 Valentine Road, Bangor, Down, BT20 4BN

    Telephone

    +44 (0)300 013 3333

    Price

    Free

    Type

    Type:

    Talks/Lectures

    Environmental Storyteller Janice Witherspoon will host two family storytelling events throughout Bangor's Castle Park and Walled Garden to celebrate Love Parks Week (28 July to 6 August).

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2023Open 12:00 - 13:15

    Price

    Free

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking
  6. Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan
    Castle Espie Thatched lookout
    The picturesque surrounds of Castle Espie
    WWT Castle Espie centre with image of lake to the forefront
    ariel view of WWT Castle Espie
    Ceramic by Nature by artist Sharon Regan

    Comber

    Address

    WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre, 78 Ballydrain Road, Comber, County Down, BT23 6EA

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Craft

    A one day, and an optional second day, experience for those with an interest in ceramics and nature. The  second workshop will see you through to completion by decorating the fired ceramic piece you created in workshop 1/Day 1.

    Dates

    From:
    4 Aug 2023
    From:
    11 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £45.00 to £85.00 Per Ticket
  7. Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    a photo of grey abbey
    a photo of grey abbey
    Birds eye view of Grey Abbey in Greyabbey with Strangford Lough in the background.
    a photo of grey abbey
    a photo of grey abbey

    Greyabbey

    Address

    Grey Abbey ruins, Main Street, Greyabbey, County Down, BT22 2NQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back to 1913 as you enter one of Irelands most impressive examples of early gothic architecture, Grey Abbey.

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £6.00 Per Ticket
  8. Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza
    Paddleboarders of all ages standing with boards and paddles back from a session on the waters of Ballymoran Bay
    Four Paddleboarders walking along a path carrying a paddleboard
    Four paddleboarders on the water sharing a board
    Tracey cooking pizza in her garden pizza oven
    Tracey making pizzas ready to go into her garden pizza oven
    Tracey serving up pizza, tea and more treats to her paddle boarding guests
    Photo of a treat filled table including pizza, tea pots and more
    Four paddleboarders sharing a board, two of them jumping into the water
    Photo of a boy holding a freshly baked pizza

    Killinchy

    Address

    52A Ballyorran Road, Killinchy, County Down, BT23 6UD

    Telephone

    +44 (0) 7711 484 850

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Master the basics of staying afloat on a stand-up paddleboard and tour around the beautiful little islands on Strangford Lough. Afterwards. once you’ve worked up an appetite enjoy homemade pizza prepared by Tracey and Joe in their alfresco pizza…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2023Open 16:00 - 19:00
    From:
    20 Aug 2023Open 15:00 - 18:00

    Price

    Price £30.00 to £60.00 Per Ticket

    Facilities

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
  9. Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Bangor Abbey and the Bangor Bell
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    The Monks Cell at North Down Museum, Bangor
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden
    Image of the front of Bangor Abbey on a bright sunny day
    Bangor Abbey and the Bangor Bell
    Photo showing North Down Museum opening sign with Town Hall in backdrop
    The Monks Cell at North Down Museum, Bangor
    Photo of Bangor Castle Walled Garden arches and flowers. The Garden is located within Castle Park grounds.
    A photo of the fountain in the Bangor Castle Walled Garden

    Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs Bangor Abbey, Newtownards Road/Abbey Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4AE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Step back in time and let our knowledgeable guides and uncover stories of Bangor’s fascinating past.

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £8.00 Per Ticket
  10. Bangor Drama Club

    Bangor

    Address

    Studio 1A, 1A Hamilton Road, Bangor, County Down, BT20 4JP

    Telephone

    028 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Bangor Drama Club: The Holywood Players Present "Deathtrap" by Ira Levin - Can playwright Sidney Bruhl write another hit play and make it back to Broadway? The only trouble is Clifford wants a share of the credit.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2023to19 Aug 2023Open 20:00 -

    Price

    Price £13.00 Per Ticket
  11. Millisle, Tea by the Sea Experience AND 2023
    Millisle Beach sign
    Millisle, Tea by the Sea Experience AND 2023
    Millisle Beach sign

    Millisle

    Address

    Millisle Lagoon, on the shorefront, Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £25.00 to £99.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Food & Drink

    Join us for Tea by the Sea – a unique dining experience on Millisle Seafront suitable for all the family.

    Dates

    From:
    20 Aug 2023
    From:
    20 Aug 2023
    From:
    20 Aug 2023
    From:
    20 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £25.00 to £99.00 Per Ticket
  12. A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    An aerial photo of portaferry
    A photo of the picturesque view of Portaferry town from Strangford Lough. The Strangford Ferry is in the shot.
    An aerial photo of portaferry

    Portaferry

    Address

    Tour departs from the Slipway, Portaferry, County Down, BT22 1PE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Take time away from fast pace of everyday life and enjoy the splendour of Strangford Lough, celebrating the Ruffian 23 Yacht, Golden Jubilee on this weekend, and take in the stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife along the way.

    Dates

    From:
    26 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  13. Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina
    Photo taken on a summers day with a view over Pickie Funpark and the marina
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Bangor marina birds eye view
    Birds eye view of Bangor Marina

    Queen's Parade, Bangor

    Address

    Tour departs the Jetty, Pickie Funpark, Marine Gardens, Queen's Parade, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9127 0069

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Tour

    Brian Meharg, author of the children's book "Jenny Watts Legend" and skipper of the Ocean Crest, invites you on board, to hear the story of infamous smuggler, Jenny Watt while enjoying a cruise on the Bangor Boat around Bangor Bay.

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £14.00 Per Ticket
  14. Millisle Beach where you can Surf (SUP) and Shimmy (Zumba)
    Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance
    Millisle Beach where you can Surf (SUP) and Shimmy (Zumba)
    Photo of shrubs and reeds along Millisle promenade with water in the distance

    Millisle

    Address

    Millisle Lagoon, on the shorefront, Ballywalter Road, Millisle, County Down, BT22 2HS

    Telephone

    +44 (0)28 9182 6846

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoors Event

    Join us in picturesque Millisle for this active and fun experience. 

    Dates

    From:
    27 Aug 2023
    From:
    27 Aug 2023

    Price

    Price £60.00 Per Ticket
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